Microbiologist

Microbiologist

Seeking a Microbiologist to join a biotech company in the greater Philadelphia area.

Position Summary

The Microbiologist will perform routine environmental monitoring in a cleanroom environment and characterize and trend microbial recoveries for the program to support manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

• Aseptically collect viable and non-viable samples from the manufacturing cleanrooms.
• Participate in the Qualification and/or Validation of Microbiological methods and equipment.
• Enumerate, isolate, and identify microbial recoveries.
• Perform routine testing utilizing Microbiological Test Methods under cGMP Guidelines such as Bioburden, pH, Osmolality, and Endotoxin.
• Report and participate in Out of Specification/Out of Trend Investigations.
• Participate in Deviations, CAPA's, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Draft/Revise SOPs, Reports and other documents using sound technical writing skills.
• Participate in general laboratory cleaning and maintenance in support of a safe workspace.
• Comply with cGxPs, SOPs, safety requirements, and all company policies.

Position Qualifications

Competencies:

• General understanding and demonstrated proficiencies in of some of the following different microbiological/analytical methods:
• Aseptic technique
• Cleanroom gowning
• Environmental Monitoring
• Microbial culture techniques
• Microbial staining techniques
• Brightfield microscopy
• Bioburden
• pH
• Osmolality
• Bacterial Endotoxin Test
• ELISA

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Related Field
• At least 1 year of related experience in a regulated environment.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and performing microbiological statistical analysis using an appropriate software.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, squat, bend and walk frequently.

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which include Lab Coat, Gloves, Safety Glasses. Must be able to aseptically gown for cleanroom entry and wear the attire for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• Work is performed on-site in office and laboratory setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.

Only local candidates will be considered.

EEO Employer

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